As part of the Compromise of 1850, the Fugitive Slave Law stated that
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- A.all African Americans were slaves.
- B.all African Americans suspected of being slaves should be brought to a trial by jury.
- C.every accused African American had the right to a defense lawyer.
- D.all citizens were responsible for catching fugitive slaves.
- E.each state had to determine whether it would comply with the law.
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